Defect Description For Recall
Dutchmen Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2006-2007 Grand JunCTIon Fifth Wheel Travel Trailers Manufactured From April 27, 2006 Through May 2, 2006, And Equipped With Lippert Axles Components. These Vehicles May Contain Mis-Located Welds Attaching The Axle Spindle To The Axle Tube. If The Welds Are Mis-Located, The Spindle May Partially Or Completely Separate From The Axle Tube And The Wheel And Hub Assembly May Come Off The Vehicle.
Make Of Vehicle
DUTChmen
Model Of Vehicle
GRAND JUNCTION
Year
2006
Recall Campaign Number
10V410000
Component Description
Power Train:Axle Assembly
Effect Of Defect
A Separated Tire And Wheel Assembly Could Strike Other Vehicles And/Or Pedestrians, Risking Injury Or Death, And/Or Cause Significant Damage Property.
Fix Defect
Dutchmen Is Working With Lippert To Inspect And Replace If An Axle Is Found To Be DefeCTIve On A Vehicle Free Of Charge. The Safety Recall Began On September 20, 2010. Owners May Contact Lippert Components, Inc.’S Axle Service & Warranty Department At 1-877-870-4900 Or Dutchmen Warranty Service Department At 866-869-1109.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Dutchmen Manufacturing, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20060427
End Of Manufacture
20060502
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
39
Date Owners Notified
20100920
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Dutchmen Manufacturing, Inc.
Date Report Received
20100914